Leave Specialist

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

2d•$66,331 - $82,909•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting caregivers and leaders with the leave of absence process. Resolves routine leave problems and clarifies eligibility and administrative procedures. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1-2 years HR experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
2-5 years benefits and leave administration experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for caregivers and managers regarding leaves of absence, advising caregivers and managers on the leave process and related policies.
Administer all company leaves of absence, including federal, state and local leaves, military leave, etc.
Communicate with caregivers, managers and human resources professionals to coordinate the return to work process, including light duty requests and leave expirations.
Ensure all payroll transactions related to leaves of absences are accurate.
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local leave laws and regulations.
Preserve confidentiality and maintain accurate documentation and files.
Stay abreast & ensure compliance of regulatory environment and ensures compliance in assigned leave areas.
Assist with Data input, review, and processing of employee reasonable accommodation requests for disabilities, religious observance, and other legally protected needs.
Engage in cooperative dialogue with employees, supervisors, and other stakeholders to determine appropriate accommodations while maintaining job functionality.
All other duties as assigned